Town Planner - Associate Planner

Associate Planner/Associate Director Independent Planning Consultancy - West Sussex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Working pattern: 4 days per week in the office / Hybrid Working Carrington West is working with a well-regarded independent planning consultancy in West Sussex to appoint an Associate Planner or Associate Director as part of their continued growth. The Opportunity Our client provides clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes across a wide range of developments. Their team draws on extensive experience across both the public and private sectors, enabling them to guide projects smoothly through the planning system from early feasibility through to determination. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of small, medium and high-profile schemes, providing excellent exposure and long-term career progression within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities Lead a range projects from inception to completion Prepare planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation Provide strategic and day-to-day planning advice to clients Undertake site appraisals and development assessments Attend client meetings and liaise with external consultants and multi-disciplinary project teams Support junior team members (Associate level) Monitor and interpret planning policy and legislation Candidate Requirements Degree in ..... full job details .....